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08-06-2020, 01:05 PM | #1 |
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current think, new engine start up oil
This is, of course, a dedicated, trailered, drag car with roller cam and moly rings. The hone work is correct for the ring package.
What is the current thinking/experience for oil in ref to first start and first runs at the track? How many runs before changing the startup oil?
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08-06-2020, 02:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: current think, new engine start up oil
I've used non detergent NAPA 30 wt. as a startup oil with good results. Usually changed at the track after a pass.
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Re: current think, new engine start up oil
most any non detergent single weight oil will work-MAKE SURE THE OIL HAS LOTS OF ZINC OR USE A ZINC ADDITIVE ---one easy pass to get everything seated--2nd pass a little more aggressive to about the 1/8 --3rd pass real aggressive to the 1000 foot --then after every pass you have checked for leaks ,valve lash , jetting, timing etc. and everything appears to be OK and the car goes straight and shifts & stops etc. change the oil put in a new filter etc.----LET ER RIP---FED 387
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08-06-2020, 03:02 PM | #4 |
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Re: current think, new engine start up oil
I have had good luck with Driven BR oil . Just use it to breakin on the dyno and a few of the power pulls on the dyno , Then I drain it out , cut the filter apart for inspection , refill with my normal Driven racing oil and make a couple of power pulls and if all is good , it goes in the car .
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08-06-2020, 03:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: current think, new engine start up oil
I have been using the driven br30 for 11 years and have had great success with it ,most impressive is how quick the engine seals up with it , best I’ve found so far
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08-09-2020, 04:21 AM | #6 |
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Re: current think, new engine start up oil
Brad penn break in oil has a lot of zinc
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